The 1984 Ford Mustang has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 921,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS92V0630001992-04-29306,000 affected
Defect
THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
Consequence
IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
SEAT BELTS83V1340001983-12-20530,000 affected
Defect
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
3
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2
2fires
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
Total complaints35
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1984 ford mustang. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment and they stated that the rack and pinion needed to be repaired. The contact purchased the rack and pinion assembly and made the repair. After the repair, the steering wheel had a lot of movement. The…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1984 ford mustang. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment and they stated that the rack and pinion needed to be repaired. The contact purchased the rack and pinion assembly and made the repair. After the repair, the steering wheel had a lot of movement. The…”
“Fulda tires-carat 195/60r15. Dot pjrbyfkr0803. Driver was driving at approximately 55 mph and the right rear tire blew out. Owner stated that the tires were purchased brand new, and there was only 500 miles of tread wear when the tire blew out. *ak”
“Ignition module failed prior to recall.also replaced thermostat and heater hose.”
“Ignition module failed prior to recall.also replaced thermostat and heater hose.”
“Ignition module failed prior to recall.also replaced thermostat and heater hose.”
“Ignition module failed prior to recall.also replaced thermostat and heater hose.”
“Two left and right pads were excessively worn, broken in numerous locations and were disntegrating after 4k miles of operation.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA86010 Opened 1986-03-26 · closed 1989-07-28
SEATBACK FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FORD BELIEVES THAT THE AL-LEGED DEFECT ONLY OCCURS IN A SMALL NUMBER OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ANDRECALLED ABOUT 195,732 1984 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES IN JUNE 1986.ANALYSIS: VEHICLES POTENTIALLY INVOLVED INCLUDE TEMPO/TOPAZ, ESCORT/LYNX/EXP, MUSTANG/CAPRI, LTD/MARQUIS, AND…
InvestigationEA91003 Opened 1990-10-29 · closed 1992-04-30
SAFETY BELT TONGUE BREAKS
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE87028 Opened 1987-05-01 · closed 1988-01-21
STALLING
NO SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS BEEN DETECTED.===
InvestigationPE88096 Opened 1988-08-23 · closed 1989-01-03
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1984 Ford Mustang as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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